The gameplay is completely different from BFBC2, some people might try and play it like that, but they are completely entirely different games and should be treated like different games.

You are completely right, BF3 was heavily overrated and hyped for what it is, the weapons feel 'outwith' your control (recoil animations and movement are mistimed and they limit how fast you can move your mouse or 'turn your head' to add 'realism', so it's irrelevant how high your sensitivity is) unlike in BC2 where everything ties together, the glaring brightness and being whitescreened when you look at the sun is terrible and from a medical standpoint, not good for your eyes. Especially when you're accustomed to high brightness as any seasoned gamer is.

To top it off they couldn't even be bothered making a proper server browser and just kept their temporary HTTP bullpoo from the alpha. Pathetic.

Sure, I'll play the game but NEVER without at least a full squad to play with. The game is so massively geared towards teamwork that even if you want to play a game on your own, you will be completely crushed and not have a pleasant time doing so. End of story.

It's a let down I've played bf2 alot more then bf3 since release . Origin and battlelog is complete garbage, I dont mind Origin but battlelog is not necessary the least bit, it makes it feel like a cheap MMO instead of a top notched modern FPS. But of course EA will quote piracy to keep the feature. Lets see what else is missing....... Mods, LAN servers, custom maps. common thats what made the battlefield franchise. I didn't even bother to go online to install the strike at karkand patch.

Seems like it. The only problems I have with BF3 are Battlefag and Failrigin, other than that, I can find and join games instantly, Havent had a crash in BF3 for awhile. SP was fun too.
@Code-Red:
Thats your problem, you dont have friends on PC, but have friends on the Xbox. Friends change how a game plays by a huge margin.
I disagree, I had fun playing Solo a few times, Playing Stealth, it helps to keep your squaddies from giving your position away..

'Stealth' aka 'sniper' aka 'I'm not actually playing the game, just taking one member away from my team'?

Sure you can snipe, but that's not what the intended use of the scoped rifles is in Battlefield as much as people tend to think. The kit is Recon not 'Sniper'. It's intended use is forward engagement, get that spawn beacon down and help your team. Get the motion sensor down on a flag, in or near bunches of enemies to get assists.

Honestly the game play was ripped right out of Wolfenstien 3d. Dice I am disappoint.

I'm interested in knowing how you came to this conclusion.

The inexplicable crashes are ridiculous though, I have no idea why sometimes when the server switches maps I get stuck on the black screen with it saying 'Loading' on the bottom-on some servers, sometimes and other times it works fine. Random server disconnects - connection to server lost message crash to desktop-But my internet connection is still working fine and I notice there are still 40something players connected to the server in battlelog, I wonder if these are server problems or my problems.

And the amount of hacks/cheaters/glitchers in this game is just mind boggling. I've been playing multiplayer games ever since BF:1942/RTCW (2001/2002) and I've never read about/witnessed this many myself in any game prior to this. Also the amount rage tears for nerfs when you get beaten by something, again never seen this before in any game.Edited by themadhatterxxx - 1/3/12 at 9:39am

The gameplay is completely different from BFBC2, some people might try and play it like that, but they are completely entirely different games and should be treated like different games.
You are completely right, BF3 was heavily overrated and hyped for what it is, the weapons feel 'outwith' your control (recoil animations and movement are mistimed and they limit how fast you can move your mouse or 'turn your head' to add 'realism', so it's irrelevant how high your sensitivity is) unlike in BC2 where everything ties together, the glaring brightness and being whitescreened when you look at the sun is terrible and from a medical standpoint, not good for your eyes. Especially when you're accustomed to high brightness as any seasoned gamer is.
To top it off they couldn't even be bothered making a proper server browser and just kept their temporary HTTP bullpoo from the alpha. Pathetic.
Sure, I'll play the game but NEVER without at least a full squad to play with. The game is so massively geared towards teamwork that even if you want to play a game on your own, you will be completely crushed and not have a pleasant time doing so. End of story.

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Originally Posted by Reflux

'Stealth' aka 'sniper' aka 'I'm not actually playing the game, just taking one member away from my team'?
Sure you can snipe, but that's not what the intended use of the scoped rifles is in Battlefield as much as people tend to think. The kit is Recon not 'Sniper'. It's intended use is forward engagement, get that spawn beacon down and help your team. Get the motion sensor down on a flag, in or near bunches of enemies to get assists.
Honestly you guys.